Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- assess the factors impairing the elderly's ability to function and prevent their impact on the client's well-being
- apply comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) in assessing the client's need for care and in the implementation of care
- describe the specific features of memory disorders in the planning, implementation and evaluation of treatment
- use technology to support a good quality of life and care for the elderly
- apply their knowledge of geriatric diseases in the planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing work

Implementation and methods of teaching

The course consists of a gerontological nursing part (4 credits) and a medical part (Geriatrics 1 credit).
The course is mainly implemented as face-to-face teaching on campus.
Introductory lecture according to the sequence. participation included.
Functional lectures and workshops take place as face-to-face teaching on campus in accordance with the timetable.

The course progresses through themes (5 units).
The student's independent familiarization with the given material, making their own precise notes

Individual exams 2 pcs:
1. Gerontological nursing final exam.
Numerical evaluation on the scale T1- K5.

2. The share of medicine, geriatrics in Moodle as knowledge tests within the implementation period of the course.
Evaluation on the scale passed-failed.

The overall grade of the course consists of the gerontological nursing final exam (100%).



The part of geriatrics (1 credit) is carried out in the Moodle learning environment as part of the teaching of medical sciences right at the beginning of the study period.

Timing and attendance

The course takes place between 25.9-17.12.2023, according to the schedule. General cource feedback is giving on January 2024.

Attendance at the course information lecture is essential.
Functional lectures 3 pcs. 100% attendance is required.
Study course workshops 3 pcs. 100% attendance is required.

Final exam of gerontological nursing on campus.
Participation in the exam feedback session is voluntary, but recommended.

Studies in geriatrics (medicine) must be completed simultaneously with the Gerontological Nursing Competence course as independent work.

Working life cooperation

Project activities would be integrated into the course. A more detailed description of the implementation of the project at the beginning of the study period.

Exam retakes

Re-exams:
According to the degree rules, two retakes.
Reuse practices in more detail in the information lecture of the course and on the Moodle course website.
The medical, geriatrics, knowledge test can be renewed as needed.

Learning environment

The learning platform of the course is the Moodle learning environment
Face-to-face teaching on campus (class room/simulation rooms)

Student time use and work load

Before participating in the functional lecture and workshop, the student must independently familiarize himself with the Moode material and the contents of the course themes.
The themes are 0.25 - 1.5 credits in length.

5-credit course means a workload of 135 hours, which is divided into the gerontological nursing section 4 credits (108 hours) and the medical section 1 credit (27 hours).

Contents

Elderly Services Act
Elderly person's sudden decline in general status and caregiver's evidence-based decision-making
Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA)
Assessment of comprehensive operational capability and its support
Service need assessment, RAI assessment
Nutrition and exercise recommendation for the elderly
Loneliness, isolation of the elderly
Overall evaluation of drug treatment
Evaluation and guidance of substance use
Fall risk assessment and fall prevention methods
High-quality repatriation
Recognizing, assessing and treating behavioral changes in dementia patients
Supporting and limiting the right to self-determination of people with dementia
Unfair treatment
Caring and supporting the carer
The possibilities of gerontology in supporting functional capacity
Supporting and guiding the introduction of gerontology

Medicine: Geriatrics

Assessment criteria

Accepted completion of the course requires the successful completion of all learning tasks, 100% participation in the workshops and the functional lectures preceding them

The overall evaluation of the course consists of a gerontological nursing exam on a scale of 1-5. Assessment of the geriatrics exam on a scale of passed/failed.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The course has been failed if a course assignment belonging to the study course has not been completed satisfactorily, has not participated 100% in the workshops of the study course and the functional lectures preceding them, or has not received an approved performance in the exam related to the study course.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

Can
- describe the factors that impair the functioning of the elderly and know how to prevent their impact on the client's well-being
- describe comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) in the assessment of the client's need for treatment and the implementation of the treatment
- describe the special features related to memory disorders in treatment planning, implementation and evaluation
- describe the use of technology in supporting the elderly's good quality of life and care
-describe home care system
- name the main geriatric diseases and treatment lines

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

Can
- broadly assess the factors that impair the functional capacity of the elderly and prevent their impact on the client's well-being
- perform a comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) in the assessment of the client's need for care and the implementation of the care
- utilize information about special features related to memory disorders in treatment planning, implementation and evaluation
- use technology to support the elderly's good quality of life and care
- identify home care systems
- identify key geriatric diseases and treatment lines

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

Can
- comprehensively assess the factors that weaken the elderly person's ability to function and prevent their impact on the client's well-being
- carry out a comprehensive comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) in the assessment of the client's need for treatment and the implementation of the treatment
- justifiably uses the special features related to memory disorders in the planning, implementation and evaluation of treatment
- plan and evaluate the use of technology in supporting the elderly's good quality of life and care
- know home care systems
- know the main geriatric diseases and treatment lines